This weekend marks the 13th annual Texas Book Festival — a two-day celebration of reading, writing, and culture that takes place in and around the state capitol building. All events are free and open to the public.

Here's a quick rundown of music-related events during this year's festival:

Saturday panels

12:30–1:30
Tune In: Clear Channel
Andy Langer leads a dialogue on San Antonio's radio/media behemoth Clear Channel Communications. The panel features Alec Foege, author of Right of the Dial: The Rise of Clear Channel and the Fall of Commercial Radio.

1:00–1:45
Punk Rock Etiquette
Full-time cartoonist, part-time musician, and native Texan Travis Nichols presents a light-hearted look at the ins and outs of the music business.

3:30–4:30
Let's Get Back to Our Roots (Music)
Richard Holland moderates a discussion about the resurgence of roots music in American culture. Among the panelists is music critic Amanda Petrusich, author of the recently released It Still Moves: Lost Songs, Lost Highways, and the Search for the Next American Music.

Saturday performances in the Music Tent

10:00–11:00
Austin Community Steelband

11:00–12:00
Bucolics Anonymous

12:00–1:00
Shelley King, the official Texas State Musician for 2008

1:00–2:00
Los Texmaniacs

2:00–3:00
Texas Swing Kings

3:00–4:00
Jesse Sublett with Jon Dee Graham

4:00–5:00
Terri Hendrix

Saturday performances in the Children's Entertainment Tent

11:00–12:00
Island Rhythms Hula Company

1:00–2:00
Joe McDermott

2:00–3:00
Mr. Johnny and Sharon

3:00–4:00
Rochelle Rabouin

4:00–5:00
McCallum High School Steel Drum Band

Sunday panels

11:00–11:45
Shine On: 100 Years of Shiner Beer
Though not about music per se, Shiner Bock is omnipresent on the state's music scene. Mike Renfro introduces his new book chronicling Spoetzl Breweries' first century in business.

1:30–2:15
Willie Nelson: The Biography
Journalist Joe Nick Patoski discusses his critically acclaimed book about the Red Headed Stranger's long and winding career.

Sunday activity in the Children's Demonstration & Activity Tent

1:00–1:30
Let's Make Music
Kids can make their own instruments and join in a jam session with Christopher S. Jennings, author and illustrator of Animal Band.

Sunday performances in the Music Tent

12:15–1:30
Rockin' Gospel Project

1:30–3:00
W.C. Clark

3:00–4:00
Jitterbug Vipers

4:00–5:00
Redd Volkaert and Cindy Cashdollar

Sunday performances in the Children's Entertainment Tent

12:00–1:00
Chaski

1:00–2:00
Super Pal Universe

2:00–3:00
Sara Hickman

3:00–4:00
Kim Lehman

See the official schedule for the full list of panels and performances.